Caterpillars may seem innocent to you, but Dan meets the incredible venomous lonomia. Plus. what's the science that sets Rolls Royce cars apart from others?

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Venomous Caterpillars & The Science Behind Rolls Royce Cars

Dan encounters the 'wolves of the sea' and learns some interesting facts about them. Plus, he takes on the worrying statistics on trophy hunting with 10-year old, Hector Bateman-Harden

Killer Whales & Trophy Hunting

In part one of the Science Weekly Ecology Specials, Dan is joined by ecologists, he answers your questions, discovers incredible animal facts and more!

A Science Weekly Ecology Special

Dan is joined by Dr Zoë Randle from the Butterfly Conservation to hear how you can take part in the future of butterflies in the UK! Plus, imagine a predator that is successful in its hunts every other time ...

The Big Butterfly Count & The Serval Predator

Dan is joined by Benjamin Burger, who has recently introduced a robotic research assistant into his laboratory; we hear how it's going so far. Plus, is it possible the myth of the kraken is actually rooted in truth?

A Robotic Research Assistant & The Humboldt Squid

We are joined by Andrew Allan who recently noticed a gigantic star has disappeared; were could it have gone and why? Plus, his Dangerous Dan list has been sorely missing this Indian Cobra ...

Indian Cobra & Can A Star Just Disappear?

Dan is joined by a NASA Rover Driver; Sophia Mitchell is responsible for manoeuvring the rovers on Mars! Plus, could you imagine a noise loud enough to injure you?

Lethal Noise & Dan Speaks To A NASA Rover Driver

Dan is joined by Dr. Martin Bencsik whose research on bee language means he's been able to pick out specific sounds and translate them! Plus, Dan inducts the largest spider on earth onto the Dangerous Dan list.

The Language Of Bees & The Goliath Birdeater

Imagine the height of Mount Everest, but as a crater under the sea? Dan meets Challenger Deep and you will too! Plus, we're joined by Dr. Ken Collins to learn more about the science of oysters and their pearls.

Challenger Deep & The Science Of Oysters

In a double guest special, Dan is joined by the authors of 'Shark Super Powers', Jillian Morris and Duncan Brake - we bet you didn't know what made these creatures so special! Plus, author of 'Martian Blood' John Pahl to hear how feasible it really is to live on Mars ...

A Star Brighter Than The Sun & 'Shark Super Powers'

To celebrate Dinosaur Day on Monday 1st June, Dan presents a special, dino-themed show. He welcomes palaeontologist Dr. Dean Lomax to hear all about how dinosaurs are discovered and named. Plus, you won't be able to guess his special Dangerous Dan!

A Dinosaur Special!

Dan is joined by the founders of 'Kids Against Plastic' to learn more about being "plastic clever". Plus, it's a double guest special, as the episode rounds off with Dan hearing from the British Science Association's CEO about young people keeping faith in scientists at this time. And also, who thought the humble starfish could be so dangerous?

Crown-Of-Thorns Starfish & Kids Against Plastic

Imagine boiling hot lava which is bright blue! Dan flies us to this location on this episode. Plus, he is joined by Dr. Dude of Mad Science to pick his brain about all things chemistry.

Bright Blue Lava & A Chemistry Expert

Dan is joined by super science expert, Steve Mould so answer all our wildlife questions! Plus, don't be fooled by this beautiful snake - it's deadly!

Yellow-Bellied Sea Snakes & Steve Mould Answers Your Questions!

We thought we had dinosaurs all figured out, but Dr. David Unwin joins us to show they're still constantly surprising us. Plus, Dan visits the scorching surroundings of the hottest place on Earth.

A Dinosaur Discovery & The Hottest Place On Earth

Exploring the coolest and most incredible stuff in science, from way back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth to a future where humans live in space! Fun Kids Science Weekly is hosted by Dan and is the perfect science podcast for kids and families everywhere. Each week, you'll find episodes from series like Deep Space High, Age of the Dinosaurs and Professor Hallux. There's also a special guest, top experts answering all your science questions and Dangerous Dan - something scientific that’s also a little bit deadly! If you like this, you can listen to Dan on Fun Kids (weekdays from 1pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app and online at funkidslive.com.

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Venomous Caterpillars & The Science Behind Rolls Royce Cars

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